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Increased Production at Seiont!

Seiont Nurseries have been quick to adapt to the sudden changes in demand for plant products during the last 12 months.

From the initial panic cancellations on the first lockdown in 2020, to the huge increase in demand afterwards.

'Plugging' the Gaps in the Market

Seiont Nurseries have been quick to adapt to the sudden ch...

Laxsjon Report High U.K. Sales Levels!

We spoke recently to Henk Huijsman, Joint CEO of Laxsjon Plants.

“In general terms, our season was extremely good with extremely high sales figures to the U.K. and Ireland. Whilst Brexit has generated more paperwork, the volume of the orders is much better as everyone in the chain wants to save on the cost of export and Phyto documents.”

Discovery Days at Lowgardens Nurseries

From 14th to 16th May next week, Lowgardens Nurseries in Wernhouit (near Zundert-NL) organizes the “Discovery Weekend”.

A weekend full of plants with a direct or indirect use. Think about plants which attract bees, butterflies and birds and also about fragrant and edible plants, with or without medicinal effects or plants with paint pigments (Hortus utilis).

Attractive Caramel Foliage 

As Garden Centre and Mail Order Plant Sales continue their buoyant start to 2021 and look set to continue in that trend, interest for new products from retailers and growers in the UK remains very strong. 

Genesis Plant Marketing report that EU interest for UK bred new products is also good and relationships with our EU partners are solid, despite ...

Year-Round Antirrhinum

Elegant, stylish and timeless. Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus F1, is a magnificent flower, suitable for every occasion and every season. The broad spectrum is ideal for endless variation and playing with colours.

From greenhouse to vase, it is a much-loved and rewarding product. Evanthia works with all links in the chain to create close partnerships with growers, traders and retailers, to be success...

Perfume Princess Now Also in White!

It didn’t take daphne Perfume Princess long to become an institution. She’s only been out for a handful of years but she’s won the best

Schedule Your Meetings at Orchards of Russia

Over 300 delegates have confirmed their participation at the 4th International Investment Forum Orchards of Russia and CIS: Investments, Technologies, Innovations (2-3 June 2021, Moscow).

Over 40 projects on modernisation and construction of fruit storage facilities, food processing, and establishment of orchards will be showcased.

Meet w...

How to Increase Retail Sales of Pelargoniums

For many garden retailers, pelargoniums are a welcome sight for much of their core customer demographic.

This includes customers who are familiar with this summer beauty.

However, the new generation of gardeners are less familiar with this classic bloom and are often drawn to more contemporary plants.

This month (May) we focus on this Pelargonium for Europe...

Glee to Return 'In-Person' for 2021

Glee will return in-person from 14th – 16th September 2021. The organisers confirm that the leading brands within the garden retail industry are once again, set to appear at the 2021 event.

'Time to Grow'

Glee's theme will be 'Time to Grow', reflecting the opportunities for the garden retail industry.

The Harkness Rose Company is Launched!

Harkness New Roses Limited announces the creation of The Harkness Rose Company.

This new business will continue the development of the Harkness Rose Brand in the global market.

Read this breaking news story in full, within our latest Home Page Promotion section.